“Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Justice Everywhere.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 18, 2021 our nation will remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme issues of racism, injustice against the Black community, and the fight against the rise of fascism … [Read more...] about Why Dr. King’s ‘dream’ is important now more than ever
Wahl Park renamed to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Supervisor Sequanna Taylor led an event recognizing the renaming of Wahl Park to Harriet Tubman Park and unveiled publicly for the first time an official Milwaukee County Parks sign with the new name. This past September, Supervisor Taylor sponsored a resolution that officially renamed the park in honor of the abolitionist and political … [Read more...] about Wahl Park renamed to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman
City celebrates new home construction at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, The City of Milwaukee hosted a groundbreaking for new homes in two city-developed subdivisions at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights. The owners of the new houses are taking advantage of the City’s incentives of one dollar lots and a $30,000 forgivable grant. Walnut Circle and Josey Heights were developed in the mid- 2000s to spur new home … [Read more...] about City celebrates new home construction at Walnut Circle and Josey Heights
Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author whose novels focused on Black life, dies at 59
Bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose novels depicted romance, erotica and suspense from the Black perspective, including Milk in My Coffee, Sleeping with Strangers and Friends and Lovers, has died. He was 59. He died in Los Angeles on January 3, 2021 after a long illness, his longtime publicist confirmed Tuesday, January 5, 2021. His publisher, Dutton, an imprint of … [Read more...] about Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling author whose novels focused on Black life, dies at 59
James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
James M. Ferguson, II, first became politically active several years ago after a 15-year-old student he had been counseling called him from jail. “I knew he was not a criminal,” Ferguson said. “He had suffered a psychotic episode at school after being triggered by a teacher unaware. Teachers were not equipped to deal with mental health issues. He wound up at Lincoln Hills … [Read more...] about James M. Ferguson, II, announces run for vacant seat on County Board of Supervisors
Social justice issues in America: Mass incarceration
A social justice issue that is extremely troubling and continues to be a challenge for African-Americans and people of color in the 21st century is mass incarceration. Michelle Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow,” (1) in an interview with Frontline (2) defined mass incarceration as: “a massive system of racial and social control. It is the process by which people are swept … [Read more...] about Social justice issues in America: Mass incarceration
2021: Changes or continued ignorance?
Welcome to 2021. 2020 is in the trash bin of history. Many people in the USA are breathing a sigh of relief because 2020 has come to an end. COVID-19 has punished the US population over the past 10 months. 2021 is being viewed by many people as a chance for the US to gain a semblance of normalcy in all facets of life. Will the US rebound and go into 2021 with fresh ideas? Or … [Read more...] about 2021: Changes or continued ignorance?
The meaning of The Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday holiday in 2021
By Douglas Haynes Vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of California, Irvine Monday, January 18 marks the 35th anniversary of the federal holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Signed into law in 1983 and first observed in 1986, the holiday is a deserving tribute to King for advancing civil rights and social justice through … [Read more...] about The meaning of The Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday holiday in 2021
Medical College of Wisconsin names vice president and chief people officer
Adrienne Mitchell, MBA, has been named vice president and chief people officer at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), effective Jan. 1, 2021. In this role, Mitchell will oversee and direct strategy and operations of the Human Resources (HR) Department and the Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) to oversee the development, well-being and advancement of faculty and staff. “The … [Read more...] about Medical College of Wisconsin names vice president and chief people officer
MSNBC names Rashida Jones president; first African American to lead cable news network
In a year plagued by a pandemic that has disproportionately affected African Americans, and one rife with racial strife, MSNBC has named Rashida Jones the first Black person and Black woman president of the network. Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black History Month, replacing Phil Griffin, … [Read more...] about MSNBC names Rashida Jones president; first African American to lead cable news network